Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
†A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of siluer.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. spoken vpon his wheeles.
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- Proverbs 15:23Rank 1 from verse 11
- Isaiah 50:4Rank 2 from verse 11
4The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
4*The LORD God hath giuen me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speake a worde in season to him that is wearie: hee wakeneth morning by morning, hee wakeneth mine eare to heare as the learned.
- Ecclesiastes 12:10Rank 3 from verse 11
- Proverbs 24:26Rank 4 from verse 11
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Proverbs 25:11
Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references
Suitably, properly, or in a manner exactly adapted to its place or purpose.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Uttered, said, declared, addressed, or communicated in words. 2. In 'spoken of,' mentioned, described, or referred to. 3. In 'spoken for,' addressed by request or commendation on another's behalf; in a marriage setting, sought as a spouse. 4. In 'spoken against' or 'evil spoken of,' opposed, contradicted, denounced, or reviled.
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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Visible representations, images, figured designs, artistic works, or decorative settings and displays.
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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.
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10Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
10Lest he that heareth it, put thee to shame, and thine infamie turne not away.
11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
11†A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of siluer.
Selected passage12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
12 As an eare-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprouer vpon an obedient eare.